Katrina Robinson charged with theft, embezzlement
State Sen. Katrina Robinson has been charged with theft and embezzlement and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted, according to U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant.
Judge McCalla rules against reopening bars
Bars will remain closed for now, Judge Jon P. McCalla rules in his order denying their request to reopen after being closed by the Health Department in early July.
Independent restaurants ask Health Department for same-day employee testing
Small restaurants say they want their voices heard by the Shelby County Health Department when it comes to decisions that affect their business; send letter to director, Alisa Haushalter.
Grizzlies preview: Eight things we want to see as the real games resume
Will Ja Morant find a new level of stardom? Will Jaren Jackson Jr. break out or foul out? Those questions and others linger as the Grizzlies resume the season.
New Shelby County COVID-19 cases increased by 96% in July
From July 15 to Wednesday, Shelby County averaged 375 new cases a day, 2,463 test results a day yielding a 15.2% positivity rate.
Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones to miss beginning of NBA restart
Ja Morant is the only other true point guard available on the Grizzlies roster.
St. Jude Marathon going virtual; Shadyac optimistic
Three racing options will be available for runners over four months before and on the 2020 race day, Dec. 5.
Contrast in fortunes as Koepka, Simpson ready for WGC-St. Jude
Defending champ Brooks Koepka still bothered by injury, while runner-up Webb Simpson is flying high.
Vandals target homes of county officials
Authorities are investigating after, police say, vandals targeted the homes of Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner and County Commissioners Mark Billingsley and Amber Mills Tuesday, July 28.
Number of patients hospitalized for coronavirus increases
Of the 393 patients in regional ICUs, 127 are COVID-positive and 14 are under investigation for the virus, meaning that about 36% are either COVID-positive or under investigation for the virus. And 47 ICU beds are available.
Calkins: We’re shutting down high schools but not high school football? Shame on us
Of all the shameful decisions made by all our feckless leaders during this pandemic, you will have a hard time finding any more disgraceful than the decision by Gov. Bill Lee to allow high schools to resume playing football.
Opinion: I never kneel when Old Glory goes by
I respect the views of the kneelers. They have the right to kneel in protest before Old Glory. Millions of American military personnel have bled and died so that they would have those rights. If the kneelers would find another way to protest, I might join them.
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Bartlett passes ordinance to lower development bond requirements
Changes to the bonding formula for new projects in Bartlett should result in savings for developers.
Metro
Four Tenn. Legislature incumbents win reelection at filing deadline
Here’s what the 16 races for seats in the Tennessee legislature representing Shelby County looked like at the Tuesday deadline to get on the Aug. 6 ballot. Check out the full list for all of the races via a link in the story.
Spirit of Memphis Memphis Amateur Sports Hall of Fame adding 13 new members
Public Safety Court upholds conviction for man accused of killing rapper Young Dolph
Education As forensic audit results loom, MSCS to update certain processes
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Business
Building connections: Bartlett hosts 28th annual Business, Health and Home Expo
The annual Bartlett business expo provides an opportunity for local companies dealing in everything from health care to meals to bookkeeping to promote their services.
Business Wing Guru owner gets diversion but must repay more than $335,000
Real Estate February home sales up with a busy spring expected
Business Power-transformer maker plans to construct $30M manufacturing building
Health Care Company with two Memphis offices hit in suspected Iran-based cyberattack
Sports
Grizzlies overwhelmed in the paint, take seventh straight loss
Rookie Javon Small, who notched a new career-high 23 off the bench, led the Memphis scoring.Related content:
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High School Sports Bartlett falls to Cookeville in BlueCross Class 4A semis
Food
Mississippi restaurant to take over San Diego Cantina spot
An opening of the long-empty San Diego Cantina in East Memphis seems to be on the horizon. Plus, a Petals of a Peony’s to-go restaurant is opening near the University of Memphis.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Barksdale’s chilaquiles fries
Suburbs
Collierville threatens to sue over unfinished hotel
An unfinished hotel near Carriage Crossing has become a bit of a mess, and Collierville will take legal action if the developer doesn’t straighten up.
Elections In the suburban school board races, some candidates will have to win twice
Arts & Culture
St. Patrick’s Day fun, Brazilian food and unlimited coffee
In this week’s To-Do List, Crosstown Arts opens spring exhibitions, the daffodils come in all colors at the Dixon and the Orpheum reveals its next Broadway lineup.
Premium Arts & Culture National Civil Rights Museum open seven days a week in March
Opinion
Calkins: Lionel Hollins has never left Memphis — or stopped working to make it a better place.
Lionel Hollins is the new board chair of Heal the Hood. Why has he stayed in Memphis for 23 years? Because our purpose is lift others up.
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Beware of deceptive business opportunities
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Time to shamrock out for St. Patrick’s
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations start early this year, with parades and parties beginning Saturday, March 14.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What happens now with The Standard?
Games
Sudoku: March 13
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